Stephen McCraven's WOOLEY THE NEWT was his first album under his own name, released on Marion Browns own Sweet Earth record label in 1979 (original copies are rare and go for $500).

Stephen is a master drummer and composer and has worked with Archie Shepp for many years. He has also played & recorded with many; Marion Brown, Mal Waldron, Reggie Wokman and Stanley Cowell to mention just a few.

Stephens son is the talented drummer and composer Makaya McCraven,,
& Wooley the Newt was sampled in his album; Gil Scott-Heron, Makaya McCraven – We're New Again (A Reimagining By Makaya McCraven)
 
Alto Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Percussion – Sulaiman Hakim
Bass – Jack Gregg
Drums, Percussion – Stephen McCraven
Engineer – Jean-Louis Rizet
Engineer [Assistant] – Laurent Peyrom
Engineer [Mastering] – Dave Crawford (2)
Piano, Percussion – Michel Graillier
Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Percussion – Richard Raux